2012 Event Schedule
| April 5, 12, 19, and 26 |
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Keys to Successful Gardening: Tom Ford Workshop Series Each Thursday in April · 9 a.m. – Noon Hollidaysburg, PA Registration deadline: March 30 |
| April 22 |
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Computer Recycling Event Altoona Curve Earth Day Bring your old electronics and Recycle with Skills! Curve v. Richmond Flying Squirrels Blair County Ballpark, Altoona, PA Game time: 1 p.m. |
| May 19 |
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Discovery Garden Plant Sale Hollidaysburg, PA 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain or shine |
| May 16 |
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10th Annual Cambria County Candlelight Vigil |
| May 23 |
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7th Annual Centre County Candlelight Vigil |
| June 2 |
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Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community Central Park, Johnstown Walk beings at 9 a.m. Support Skills Vines of Hope! |
| July 9 |
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7th Annual E.F. “Pat” Houser Memorial Golf Tournament Toftrees Resort, State College |
| July 12 |
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Skills All-Star Night with the Spikes Spikes v. Staten Island Yankees Medlar Field, State College Game time: 7:05 p.m. |
| July 19 |
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Skills Recycling Night with the Spikes Bring your old electronics and Recycle with Skills! Spikes v. Williamsport Crosscutters Medlar Field, State College Game time: 7:05 p.m. |
Skills Tailgate Party 2011: Fun for All
One-hundred twenty-one tailgaters enjoyed food, fun and a Penn State win over Northwestern on Saturday evening, October 22 as Skills hosted its 9th Annual Penn State Tailgate Fundraiser.
This year’s tailgate included a surprise visit from the Nittany Lion!
An opening welcome by Mike Rice, and a surprise visit from the Nittany Lion kicked off the festivities. While the Lion greeted guests and posed for lots of pictures, tailgaters perused the silent auction items and helped themselves to the ample offerings from the buffet including wings, hot dogs and a variety of salads.
Volunteers from the Penn State Lion Ambassadors group helped out with registration while Skills staff members including Sarah Shaw, Rich Hughes, Sandy Brickley, Sharon Smith, Mary Kay Fultz, Jeanne DeHaas, Karen Weyant, and Wendy Vinhage helped with the event.
Tailgate volunteer Sarah Shaw and Deb Woolford smile for the camera.
Guest of Honor Keith Conlin (center) and his girlfriend Cari Sixt (left) celebrate with Mike and Sue Rice.
At halftime, Pam Long, Skills Foundation Director, thanked everyone for supporting the event and stressed the importance of growing and sustaining the Foundation as a revenue source as government funding sources continue to dwindle. She introduced Keith Conlin, this year’s guest of honor, who drew the winning 50/50 and raffle tickets. Keith then signed autographed photos and shared stories from his days as a Penn State offensive tackle from 1991 to 1995, including the 1994 Rose Bowl.
Tailgate-goers enjoy wings, salad and other tailgate delights.
Blue and white balloons and cookies imprinted with PSU symbols from Sweet Tooth Bakery and Nittany balloons adorned all of the tables at Celebration Hall and a giant balloon man was a hit with kids and adults alike. The evening concluded with a rousing applause for the Penn State 34-24 win and many happy bidders collecting their treasures from the silent and chance auctions. The event made nearly 5,000.
The Skills Corporate Office: Ready to Tailgate
Skills would like to again thank the event sponsors:
Also, thanks to other local businesses generously donated additional foods items including Giant Foods, The Olive Garden, Martin’s Potato Chip Company, Herlocher Enterprises, Hoag’s Catering, and Texas Roadhouse.
All proceeds from this annual tailgate party benefit The Skills Foundation.
How Your Donations Help
Contributions to The Skills Foundation ensure stability and future growth of Skills of Central Pennsylvania. The Foundation manages grant monies, in-kind donations, and is registered with the State of Pennsylvania.
All contributions to The Skills Foundation are tax deductible.
All donors and prospective donors have the rights listed in the Donor Bill of Rights.
